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rise vs tower

tower vs rise

rise and tower both are nouns.

rise and tower both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rise Yes No Yes No
tower Yes No Yes No
As verbs, tower is a hyponym of rise; that is, tower is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rise:
  • rise: rise up
  • tower: appear very large or occupy a commanding position
Other hyponyms of rise include hulk, loom, predominate.
rise (noun) tower (noun)
the act of changing location in an upward direction a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
increase in price or value anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower
the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
the amount a salary is increased
an increase in cost
a growth in strength or number or importance
a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground
a movement upward; rise above the ground
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
rise (verb) tower (verb)
return from the dead appear very large or occupy a commanding position
get up and out of bed
increase in value or to a higher point
become more extreme
go up or advance
rise in rank or status
exert oneself to meet a challenge
become heartened or elated
move upward
increase in volume
come to the surface
rise to one's feet
move to a better position in life or to a better job
come up, of celestial bodies
take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
rise up
come into existence; take on form or shape
Difference between rise and tower

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